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| - Supposedly the oldest Mexican restaurant in the area, we were directed here by our concierge. The place has a kitchy, almost 80's feel, but it needs some updating. The menu is a bit too "American" for me; if you expect a truly authentic experience, this is not the place. I think they get a lot of tourists here, who are used to the more Americanized dishes.
To start, the salsa is extremely tasty - very fresh - although the chips seemed "bag" quality. After that, it was all downhill. Two stars is a gift - it's closer to 1 star. For lunch, we had the machaca - dry, shredded beef with peppers and tomatoes, and a combo plate of chile relleno and a corn tamale. The plates look like a disaster when served; sauce everywhere, very disorganized. The plates came out so hot they must have been microwaved - not a good sign at a respectable restaurant. Too much sauce, also a sign of laziness and lack of attention to detail. The rice was not great - not made fresh, and also crisp on top from the microwave (or taken from yesterday's rice pot). The refried beans were a flavorless mash of canned beans; avoid. The machaca shredded meat itself was somewhat flavorful, but again it appeared that they make it day(s) earlier and then re-heat it after slapping it on a plate. Not authentic. The flour tortilla was huge and actually the best thing I tasted, other than the salsa. Americanized, large plates of re-heated slop. My advice - find a REAL Mexican restaurant, and stay away from this joint.
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